Two concentric circles with common centre have radii and respectively

MATHEMATICS · Multi-part · CBSE · Mathematics · Circles · Circles

Problem

Two concentric circles with common centre OO have radii 4 cm4\,\text{cm} and 9 cm9\,\text{cm} respectively. A point PP lies on the outer circle. (i) With respect to the smaller circle, say whether PP is inside, on, or outside it. Give a reason. (ii) How many tangents can be drawn from PP to the smaller circle? State the reason. (iii) Calculate the length of each tangent drawn from PP to the smaller circle. (iv) How many tangents can be drawn from PP to the outer circle itself? Give a reason.

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